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Latest Videos: Farming

How to TOP UP Your Raised Garden Bed WITHOUT Using Soil

In this video, I give you several tips and ways to top up your raised garden bed without using soil …

What Are POTATO ONIONS? And, Why You SHOULD Grow Them!

In this video, I explain potato onions and show you how to grow them in a raised garden bed!

What Happens When You BURY OYSTER Shells in the Garden?

In this video, I show you what happens when you bury oyster shells in the garden after 4 months. We …

Setting Up an ELECTROCULTURE Experiment to Grow VEGETABLES

In this video, David from ‪@TheWeedyGarden‬and I set up an electro-culture experiment in a raise…

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Farming

Backyard farming and homesteading can be done at any scale from a large acreage to a small balcony garden. Dig in!

Cheese Dumpling & Fresh Tomato Soup
Cheese Dumpling & Fresh Tomato Soup

A fresh twist on tomato soup with tasty feta cheese dumplings, this is an easy soup which highlights…

One-Pot Pumpkin & Winged Bean Pasta Bake
One-Pot Pumpkin & Winged Bean Pasta Bake

This one-pot winged bean and pumpkin pasta bake with risoni is the perfect weeknight dinner for busy…

Vegan Raspberry & Lime Cake
Vegan Raspberry & Lime Cake

This vegan raspberry and lime cake offers a delightful balance between tangy citrus and the tartness…

Fishing

You can’t get more primal or fun than catching your own fish to eat. Let’s get out there!

3 Big Reasons Why I’m Glad I Got a Boat 3 Big Reasons Why I’m Glad I Got a Boat

Buying a boat is a big decision for most people because we know it isn’t an investment to make…

Let’s Get Out There! First Fishing Post… Let’s Get Out There! First Fishing Post…

G’day Fishos! Welcome to our very first fishing post on Self Suffishing Me! I’m very exc…

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The Truth About Smartwatches: Are They Really On Your Side? The Truth About Smartwatches: Are They Really On Your Side?

In today’s fast-paced society, where instant gratification reigns supreme, we often turn to ex…

The Big Bad Wolf of the Ageing Process The Big Bad Wolf of the Ageing Process

The age-old tale of the Three Little Pigs is probably something you have read hundreds of times for …

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Here`s a bunch of green Blue Java bananas or "ice cream banana" and I do get why they call it that 🙂👍
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Thank you, Permaculture Noosa at Cooroy, for hosting me. I felt very welcome, and the evening was great fun! Also, thanks to @gardentools_australia for donating one of the prizes on the night, the indestructible forged garden tool set, which, BTW, makes a top Christmas gift! Use SSM10 for a 10% discount at checkout. Cheers :) ...

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